Connors Beats Laver In Four Set Classic
In Las Vegas Jim Connors defeated Rod Laver 6 4, 6 2, 3 6 and 7 5 after a four set battle that included five match points for Connors. The win paid $100 000 and a new car as spectators watched the era rivalries unfold with Laver seeking a rematch and Connors eyeing more big-money matches.
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MAC Race Tightens as Bowling Green Tops Toledo
In the MAC six teams sit with three or four losses as Western Michigan beat Miami of Ohio 86-73 to move into second while Bowling Green edged Toledo 67-63 to claim the lead at 6-3. Kent State rallied past Ohio 74-69 despite a late surge from Walter Luckett. Cincinnati and New Orleans won nonconference games, CMU beat Illinois State, and EMU edged New Orleans in OT.
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Alexander and rivals win tight non league games
In Albany Saturday night Bob Dishong scored 22 points to lift Alexander to a 78-68 victory over Miller as Don Hern led Miller with 31 points. Alexander shot 43 percent while Miller hit 44 percent. rebound edge went to Miller 31-30. Separate games saw Parkersburg Catholic edge Warren Local 63-61, Symmes Valley beat Kyger Creek 82-68, and Federal Hocking down Trimble 69-58 in non league action.
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Hoosiers Extend Unbeaten Streak With Victory Over Buckeyes
Indiana, ranked No. 1, beat Ohio State 72-66 to claim a 23rd straight win as coach Fred Taylor criticized defensive pressure. Other top teams faltered in a weekend of upsets including Maryland over NC State and UCLA extending a 77 game home win streak.
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Bulldogs win at Ironton Invitational with two champions
Ironton Invitational yields two Athens champions as Joe Hall at 138 and Ted Elliott at 167 win titles, with five freshmen on the Bulldogs. Athens places third among seven teams, while Chillicothe wins with 120% points and Lan caster second. Athens next meets Nelsonville York February 11 at 7 p.m.
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College scores show Big Ten Indiana edges Ohio State
Indiana defeated Ohio State 72 to 66 in a Big Ten matchup. Other notable results include Bowling Green over Toledo 67 to 63 and Western Michigan beating Miami 86 to 73.
Palmer One Shot Back in Hawaiian Open Final Round
Arnold Palmer trailed Forrest Fezler by one stroke entering the rain delayed final round of the $220,000 Hawaiian Open at Waialae Country Club. Palmer carded 69 for 205, one behind Fezler and tied with Lou Graham, while Gary Groh stood two behind. Tropical storms soaked the course. play could be halted again ending the tournament with Fezler the likely winner.
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Junior Bowling Tournament Planned at Rollerbowl Athens
Athens Kiwanis Club announced a Junior Bowling Tournament at Rollerbowl in Athens on February 22 with registration at 1 p.m. Pre tournament signups are available. Awards will cover three age groups, teams formed by Kiwanis members with youths, three games for $1.50 with free shoe use, handicap format. High school and younger from Athens County can enter. pre-registration through Athens High School Key Club or Rollerbowl.
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Costello Leaves Dolphins to Rejoin Chiefs Boss
Former Ohio University star Vince Costello will quit the Miami Dolphins coaching staff to join his Cleveland Browns teammate Paul Wiggins, newly hired as Kansas City Chiefs head coach. Coach Don Shula confirmed the switch and said Howard Schnellenberger returns to coach the passing game. Monte Clark remains head offensive assistant and OL coach.
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Flaget Survives Huntington Stall In Overtime
In Chillicothe Ohio Flaget defeated Huntington 14 11 in overtime to stay unbeaten 14 wins in 16 games. Huntington used stall tactics early and late as Flaget dominated possession with extended stalls before Doug Bruce's go ahead basket and Dave Miller's late free throw secured the win.
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Bobcat Women Dump Cincinnati 74 55 in Congo
Ohio University women beat Cincinnati 74 to 55 led by Mary Ann Stocker with 16 points and Sally Mitchell 13 as Nancy Shaub’s squad used a hot second half to turn a 34 27 halftime edge into a decisive win. Cincinnati center Linda Norwell scored 20 for the Bearcats.
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Ohio U Wrestlers Win two of three dual meets
Ohio University knocked off Nebraska Omaha 16 15 and Ohio State 18 16 but fell to Purdue 17 15. Notable results include Kurt Blank and Jack Raver posting strong records 8 1 1 and 7 1, with Andy Daniels at 10 1 after the weekend. Bruce Greene named Ashland invitational most valuable runner.
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Icers Defeat Dayton in Bobcats Hockey Showdown
Ohio University defeats Dayton 5-1 as defenseman Brian Heggie scores the game winner and adds a late goal. Bobcats improve to 8-8-0 while UD drops to 4-3-1. Bray, Griffin, and Moser also contribute key scores as Ohio heads to Kent State next weekend.
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